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[–] SCB@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I'd argue it's actually shifting left, and bumping neoliberal views left, and this has been happening since Clinton

Arguably since Bush 1 since had more of a social focus than Reagan.

The "bumping" is what you would describe is "taking a step right." The more rightward neoliberal views aren't a new right direction, but a refinement of classical ones (either through adaptation or loss of that part of the neoliberal base to R). E.g. libertarians should align with neolibs, but generally align R, largely due to social policy, they were lost via leftward shift.

[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sounds like wishful thinking to me.

[–] SCB@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Implying I like all of these changes is a bit of a reach. Social issues sure, but Biden is too protectionist for my tastes. Free Trade and open borders please

[–] phillaholic@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Free Trade and open borders please

There's no such thing as 100% Free Trade and Borders and there never will be. Trade restrictions are favorable to going to war, and a true open border is an excuse for every country to unload all their criminals.

[–] SCB@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Sanctions are not generally considered when discussing free trade.

I'm all about them sending their criminals. We'll make em prosperous Americans instead. An accident of birth should not define where you live.